ISLAND GUIDES
Maldives island guides
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Family-friendly Maldives resorts112 resortsWith children, the kids’ club, a calm lagoon and a short transfer matter more than villa size. These resorts have a kids…
Maldives honeymoon resorts138 resortsHoneymooners usually look for privacy, views and romantic experiences. These resorts have a full honeymoon rating; those…
Maldives resorts with a private pool in the base villa40 resortsAt many resorts only higher villa categories have a private pool. At these resorts even the entry villa has one, ordered…
Best Maldives resorts for snorkeling84 resortsGood snorkeling depends on how close the house reef is, coral health and currents. These resorts are rated “very good” o…
All-inclusive Maldives resorts129 resortsDining on a resort island is expensive, so all-inclusive keeps the budget predictable. These resorts offer an all-inclus…
Maldives resorts reached by speedboat69 resortsSpeedboat resorts are close to Malé airport. Seaplanes fly only in daylight, while speedboats can often meet late arriva…
Resorts within 30 minutes of Malé airport38 resortsFor short trips, travelling with grandparents or children, or if you get seasick, a short transfer helps. These resorts …
Maldives resorts reached by seaplane107 resortsA seaplane transfer is an experience in itself, with views across the atolls. Seaplane resorts tend to be further from M…
Maldives resorts under ¥20,000 for four nights for two105 resortsThe Maldives can work on a budget. These resorts have a four-night reference price for two of ¥20,000 or less, from lowe…
Luxury Maldives resorts66 resortsResorts rated six stars or more, ordered from the highest four-night reference price, to compare villas, dining and serv…
Adults-only Maldives resorts13 resortsFor a quiet trip for two, consider resorts that do not accept children. Ordered by four-night reference price.…
Maldives resorts opened or renovated since 202241 resortsNew or recently renovated resorts have fresh facilities. These resorts opened or were renovated in 2022 or later, newest…
Maldives resorts with an underwater restaurant8 resortsDining under the sea is on many Maldives wish lists. These resorts have an underwater restaurant, ordered by four-night …
Maldives resorts with a sandbank44 resortsA sandbank is a strip of sand reaching from the island into the lagoon, one of the most photogenic sights in the Maldive…
Maldives resorts with Chinese-speaking staff137 resortsResorts with Chinese-speaking staff, ordered by four-night reference price.…
Maldives resorts with a waterslide16 resortsSliding from your villa into the lagoon is a favourite with families and couples. Ordered by four-night reference price.…
Maldives resorts with surfing11 resortsThe Maldives has good surf breaks too. These resorts offer surfing, ordered by four-night reference price.…